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ALO meeting We met with the ALO today. He had a lot of positive things to say. Sami starts school next Monday and is planning to participate in as many extracurricular activities as possible. He was also very encouraging with her interest in Civil Engineers, and attending the SAME camp.

My husband (Sami's Dad) is a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran.

Thanks for the information on the S.A.M.E. camp. I will be checking it out. FYI: ALOs are typically busy with their real jobs and other duties. Most do this on the side as volunteers for the benefit of USAFA Admissions. Be patient if you don't hear from them right away. My DS's...

Let it go already... Advice was given, which is what Sami asked for. She is headed in the right direction and if she has specific question in the future, she will ask. I thought we were putting an end to this thread???

baileydb Thank you for the advice. Sami has printed it off and looking over it as I type.

Pima, I think this is the best advice you have given since this thread started. I wish you and your child the best of luck in the future.

I have acknowledged being Sami's mother in some of the posts. Telling a young lady to shut up and go color is very immature and unprofessional. If that is the best advice you have maybe you should go color.

I believe the word is then, not than. Oh, and you did it twice. Grammar police! I did post Sami's stats in a reply to hornetguy. Sami does not have to PM me, because she is my daughter. My mother always said if you don't have anything nice, don't say anything at all. As fair as...

In regards to point number 1... Once you complete the academy it is not written in stone that you must join the Air Force. You have the opportunity to do what you wish. Even join the US Army and be a soldier.

Fencersmother and Pima, I am truly amazed at how you chastise a young woman that is trying to accomplish a dream. As an officer and even when I was enlisted in the United States Army I have always tried to help others below me to accomplish their dreams. That is the ADULT thing to do. She JOINED...

Reply to hornetguy Sami is a human! She has a 4.0 GPA. She is going into the 9th grade this year, she wasn't held back just how her birthday fell. She plays basketball, and color guard. She is planning on playing softball and running track this school year as well. She also participates in...